Tenterfield's the go

[Ferrins]

The house in Tassie is on the market and Tenterfield will be the new escape. Small town with a decent golf course, a 3 court tennis facility and affortable housing appeals to me. Tenterfield has four distinct seasons similar to Tassie. The issue with Tassie is getting there and with only 3 hours drive to Tenterfield this won't be an issue. The golf club is currently $275 a year with no joining fee although this is due to increase to a hefty $295.

Anyone been out that way.

[razaar]

Yes mate, we wander down that way a couple of times a year and stay at the units on course. Nice country course, great meals and cold beer as well as a few wineries.

[sms316]

Where the **** is Tenterfield?

[henno]

Can you fish anywhere near Tenterfieid? I thought that was a crucial requirement for you?

[Ferrins]

2 1/2 hour road trip to the coast or I could catch some yellow belly which are like hooking a football.

[Ferrins]

Where the **** is Tenterfield?
sw corner of Far North NSW

[Iain]

A group of guys from work go down every year to play Tenterfield, they love it, bent greens and course is always in great condition.

[LarryLong]

Only thing I know about Tenterfield is that Peter Allen grew up there. Don't forget your maracas.

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[Ferrins]

Any truth in the rumor that he used to use iron covers?

[LarryLong]

I think he carried six hybrids and an umbrella for the sun.

Pretty talented bloke though.

[Daves]

Any truth in the rumor that he used to use iron covers?

not always it would seem:roll:

[jaybam]

Great spot but bloody cold in winter. Been to a heap of golf weekends down there. The on course accomodation and the meals in the club house are also good value.

[Tongueboy]

nice spot

[Ferrins]

Great spot but bloody cold in winter. Been to a heap of golf weekends down there. The on course accomodation and the meals in the club house are also good value.
Got a Mustang Survival Suit left over from working in Tassie, so I better take that with me.

[just]

Bowls Club has nice accomodation and meals too. Nice town. Plenty of good fishing in Glenlyon dam and the river around.

[Hux]

Where the **** is Tenterfield?

52 years he sat on his verandah and made his saddles. And if you had questions about sheep or flowers or dogs - you just asked the saddler.

[Stuart]

Nice town and nice course. Also only an hour or two north of Armidale. If you are ever down this way, let me know and we can meet up for a hit.

[Tongueboy]

stuart how do you rate tenterfield against glen innes and armidale? played the latter but not tenterfield.

[CobraSS]

Tenterfield is a great track was down there for a few days with some golfing mates, in January, greens are very good, small, bent grass, and treacherously fast if you leave yourself a downhiller. We plan to make it an annual trip, cheap accom on course, free golf and $30 for the cart and you can keep it all day, we played a leisurely 27 holes every day, the on course restaurant does a great and cheap feed. For less than $300 a year it is a bargain, they only have about 250-300 members as well.

[markTHEblake]

Ferrins, hope you like flies.

[Ferrins]

It's the essence of the Australian bush. Straight from a cow pad or a festering roo carcass to all over your face.

[Stuart]

stuart how do you rate tenterfield against glen innes and armidale? played the latter but not tenterfield.

I may be accused of being biased, but I would rate Armidale a clear cut above Tenterfield, which would in turn be above Glen Innes.

In terms of the 18 hole tracks in the Northern Tablelands, I would probably rate them as Armidale (quite a long way in front), then Tenterfield, Inverell, Glen Innes, Uralla and finally Guyra.

Condition is always a big issue in rural areas of course, and playing some of these courses in mid-summer versus mid-winter is a very different experience.

[Tongueboy]

yeah i had armidale over glen innes

[Ferrins]

Played the course a couple of times now and it is definitely not a championship course but a decent country track. There's some shot making to be had and some fancy short game moves plus some tough putts. Quite a few risk and reward decisions.
I would prefer a championship course but am satisfied enough to plan to move to Tenterfield.

[sms316]

What are the women like in Tenterfield?

[Ferrins]

I've met a nice country girl and we are going steady.

[ddasey]

I've met a nice country girl and we are going steady.

She still got her nipples ??

[Ferrins]

I am morphing into a refined country gent, so I'd rather talk about sheep, flowers and dogs.

[Daves]

I am morphing into a refined country gent, so I'd rather talk about sheep, flowers and dogs.

And if you believe that..!;)

[Daves]

During our round today Chris raised the thought of a golfing weekend in Tenterfield. Apparently there is accommodation basically on course and a package deal could be had for not a lot. Sound like a goer to me.

[ddasey]

Sounds like it could be good..

GOLF PACKAGES
(Includes 1 x $10 Discount Dinner Voucher per night, Bed with Continental breakfast and unlimited Golf )
1 Night
Single$95.00
Twin/Double$85.00 p/person
Triple$75.00 p/person

2 Nights
Single$175.00
Twin/Double$140.00 p/person
Triple$120.00 p/person

3+ Nights
Single$235.00
Twin/Double$190.00 p/person
Triple$165.00 p/person
Non-playing Partner $60 per night, includes 1 x $10 Discount Dinner Voucher

[Ferrins]

The challenge will be to find a weekend not booked.

[sms316]

I've met a nice country girl and we are going steady.

Good to hear. No black eyes I assume?

[Daves]

Sounds like it could be good..

GOLF PACKAGES
(Includes 1 x $10 Discount Dinner Voucher per night, Bed with Continental breakfast and unlimited Golf )
1 Night
Single$95.00
Twin/Double$85.00 p/person
Triple$75.00 p/person

2 Nights
Single$175.00
Twin/Double$140.00 p/person
Triple$120.00 p/person

3+ Nights
Single$235.00
Twin/Double$190.00 p/person
Triple$165.00 p/person
Non-playing Partner $60 per night, includes 1 x $10 Discount Dinner Voucher

An evening of slurping some noble fermentations around an open fire whilst exchanging bs and bluster has appeal!:twisted:

[Ferrins]

Good to hear. No black eyes I assume?
A bit of redness but no black

[Ferrins]

Decision has been made and I'm committed to Tenterfield GC and Nudgee, Tasmania GC & ocean Shores are getting the flick. Games in Brisbane will be the odd back tee event.

[ddasey]

Decision has been made and I'm committed to Tenterfield GC and Nudgee, Tasmania GC & ocean Shores are getting the flick. Games in Brisbane will be the odd back tee event.

Nice, what influenced the decision ??

[KristianJ]

Nice, what influenced the decision ??

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/cannabis-plants-found-in-northern-nsw/story-e6freuyi-1225865452767

:p

[ddasey]

:mrgreen:

[sms316]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/cannabis-plants-found-in-northern-nsw/story-e6freuyi-1225865452767

:p

Ferrins is pretty handy on the grass by all accounts.

[Ferrins]

grass gets me off

[Ferrins]

Nice, what influenced the decision ??
Moving there in a year or two.

[Stuart]

Tenterfield is the site for a major terrorist training exercise this weekend. They may be preparing for the influx of Ozgolfers.

http://www.tenterfieldstar.com.au/news/local/news/general/terrorist-exercise-a-first-for-tenterfield/1834232.aspx

[Ferrins]

:shock:minus 10 on Tuesday:shock::shock:

[razaar]

Did it get to zero during the day. I heard that Glen Innes stayed in the minus all day.

[Stuart]

Not sure about Glen Innes, but it was bloody cold in Armidale all day. Not sure what the top temperature was, but Glen Innes evidently got down to -11 overnight. Don't think we were far behind.

[Ferrins]

Just paid the $295 for full membership at Tenterfield and will resign from Nudgee.

[razaar]

The missus and her mates are playing there Wed, Thurs & Fri this week. It is too cold in October for me, let alone in August.

[markTHEblake]

Raz, you might fool your missus with that line but not me. Now you get peace and quiet for a few days.

[razaar]

I will miss her Blakey. The kitchen cabinets are due for a coat of Danish Oil and she hates the smell, so that's a possibility.

[Ferrins]

Played my first couple of rounds as a member and really enjoyed myself. Great course for shot making.

[razaar]

Chipping with your rescue?

[Ferrins]

Are you suggesting that I missed a green, Ray.

[razaar]

Small greens+ kikuu grass = chipping with the rescue. Did you hit a green?

[Ferrins]

Hit 9 greens and shot 16 over. On the 12th I hit 2 drives over the work shed and at least 100 metres out of bounds. Chipped with the hybrid at least 20 times.

[CobraSS]

On the 12th I hit 2 drives over the work shed and at least 100 metres out of bounds.

:lol:

[Ferrins]

I'm as happy as a dog with two dicks, packed my golfing jeans and I'm off for the monthly medal and the food and wine festival.

[Ferrins]

Played in their maverick skins comp yesterday. $25 for $1 each hole , $5 towards best stableford score and $2 for NTP on the toughest par 3. Card goes through the system and there was 9 players in the field. Birdie your stroke hole is the way to go.

[Ferrins]

Blowing a gale today and only saw two other people on the course.

Started the first round of my annual matchplay tournament.

I pitt 8 balls against each other in a knockout format. The ball has to get through 3 rounds to win and a lost ball is DQed.

TM Penta was 3 up on the turn when the Srixon ZURS went AWOL on the 10th. Tough contest early with double birdies on the 1st.

Tomorrow will see PRO V1 take on TM Black.

And an added bonus by my girlfriend who had a go at making a knock off of my favorite Christmas cake. The Collins Street Bakery's Deluxe fruit cake. She pulled it off and the cake is better than the original.

[Ferrins]

Pro v1 takes out TM TP Black 4/2. Pearler of a contest with 4 birdies for pro V1. Tommorrow will be Callaway IX Tour against Bridgestone B330s.

[AndyP]

Good stuff.


Tapatalk has been to paradise, bit it's never been to me.

[Ferrins]

Bridgestone B330s defeats Callaway TourIX 2 up. Good fun with a very tight finish.

[AndyP]

What sort of scores are you shooting, Ferrins?

[PeteyD]

Classic stuff!

[Ferrins]

Tenterfield is par 71 rated at 69.

Not sure on exact scores as I just keep the tally in my head but the Titleist ball was 2 over and the Bridgy was around 5 over.

Next match will be the last of the 1st round duels with Srixon Z Star against the under dog, Nike One Black.

[AndyP]

Everyone loves an underdog.

[Ferrins]

It's raining here, but the show must go on. Will brave the elements and get the last of the 1st round matches completed.

[TheTrueReview]

It's raining here, but the show must go on. Will brave the elements and get the last of the 1st round matches completed.

http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/jfa0698l.jpg

[Ferrins]

Light shower at the start and that was it, clear sailing.

Nike One Black kicks Srixon Z Star with a 4 & 3 drumming. Same story as Pro V1 match with 4 birdies and 2 over par.

[Ferrins]

Semi-final time and fk the rain, the show must go on. TM Penta to play Titleist Pro V1 followed by Bridgestone B330s vs Nike One Black.

[Ferrins]

Penta was 3 up on the turn but got plugged near the 10th green and that was it, game over. Titleist Pro V1 advances to the final.

[Lucasto23]

you need to find friends in the area mate ;)

[MAZA68]

Hope your fair on the balls Ferrins and play them alternate shot from the tee.:lol:

[Ferrins]

That hurts Lucas

[Daves]

Nothing unusual about The Ferrett playing with his balls by himself.

[Ferrins]

What I found funny today was how I felt pressure and started to choke with the Pro V due to the confidence and great play that was happening with the Penta. I was one putting with the Penta and three putting with the Pro V.

[Ferrins]

Played today in the rain and Bridgestone B330s took out Nike One Black, 2&1. A bit of casual water around and pretty soggy, but good to be out.